| ZIP Code | 36527 |
|---|---|
| City | Spanish Fort |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Baldwin County |
| Area Code | 251 |
| Elevation | 99 ft |
| Latitude | 30.702075 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -87.881866 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 01003 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.1 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.02 |
| Below Poverty | 5.8% ▼ 42% below avg |
| College Grads | 56.3% ▲ 45% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.0% ▼ 58% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 47 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,081 (16.9%) |
| Some College | 1,863 (15.1%) |
| Associates | 1,393 (11.3%) |
| Bachelors | 1,674 (13.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,256 (42.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $112,672 ▲ 48% above avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $348,200 ▲ 25% above avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,373/mo ↑ 10% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,621 |
| Vacant Units | 655 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.02 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,621 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 655 |
| Owner Occupied | 75.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.02 |
ZIP code 36527 is located in Spanish Fort, Alabama, within Baldwin County. With a population of 21,160, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.1 years. Economically, 36527 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $112,672 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 36527 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $348,200 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,373 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 75.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 25% since 2019.
The population of 36527 is primarily White (79.80%). Residents are well-educated — 56.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.8%. Household income has grown by 20% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 36527 stands at 2.0%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 84%.
Overall, ZIP code 36527 in Spanish Fort, AL is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 21,160 residents, a median household income of $112,672, and a median home value of $348,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Alabama.